Author(s): Pawel M. Rowinski; Monika B. Kalinowska; Tomasz Okruszko; Piotr Parasiewicz; Vilmos Jozsa
Linked Author(s): Pawel M. Rowinski
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Abstract: In the presented study on anthropogenic disaster vulnerability in European rivers, the focus was on global environmental challenges of anthropogenic origin, which significantly impact human health, the state of the environment, and the economy. Special attention was given to European rivers. Example case studies were analysed: the first one concerned the 2022 Odra River catastrophe, resulting from a multitude of factors, including sewage discharges and low flows. The second was a description of the catastrophic 2000 Baia Mare cyanide spill, affecting multiple Central and Eastern European countries. The third case discussed the release of toxic sludge from the Ajka alumina plant in 2010. The study also highlighted issues related to river management and monitoring. The conclusions underscored the pivotal role of human factors in all the described disasters, emphasising the necessity of monitoring and the implementation of alarm systems in regions vulnerable to such threats.
Year: 2024